Service updates

Winter break special arrangements:

Our web chat and staffed helpdesks at both libraries will close at 4pm on Friday 22 December and re-open at 9am on Tuesday 2 January

Weston Library (Lansdowne campus) will remain open 24/7 as normal

The Sir Michael Cobham Library (Talbot campus) - ground floor only will be open 24/7 throughout. The rest of the building, including access to bookstock, will be closed from 4pm on Friday 22 December, and will be fully re-opened at 8am on Tuesday 2 January

ID card required for entry

Standard opening times

These opening times apply throughout term and spring and summer vacation periods.

The Sir Michael Cobham Library, Talbot Campus

Your ID card is required to access the Library overnight between 5pm - 8am and all day during weekends and bank holidays.

Day

Library building (ground floor only)

Library building (floors 1 - 4) Web Chat  

Staffed service at helpdesk

Monday - Friday  Open 24 hours 8am - midnight 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm
Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays Open 24 hours 10am - 10pm Closed weekends; bank holiday service as specified Closed

Weston Library (Bournemouth Gateway Building), Lansdowne Campus

Your ID card is required for access at all times.

Day Library area Web Chat

Staffed service at helpdesk

Monday - Friday  Open 24 hours 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm
Saturday, Sunday and 
​bank holidays 
Open 24 hours Closed weekends; bank holiday service as specified Closed

If you can't visit the Library in person you can contact us on Library Chat, email us at [email protected] or phone us on +44 (0)1202 965959. Unless otherwise stated, these services are staffed Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. You can also find out more information by visiting our Library FAQs page.

For IT support, please telephone +44 (0)1202 965515 or Freephone 0808 196 2332 (both available 24/7)